q8

i was wondring who has the teamxray xb8 if so how is it any good

Da Smak

I do and it is.

q8

as good as the mugen?????

Da Smak

Better, lighter, nicer to look at, easier to strip, cheaper parts, quicker to tweak. What else do you need?

q8

handling and speed?

turbo900rr

I have one and a mp777 I like the Xb8 better, easier to build, better build quality, lighter, bettter price the list goes on and on.

Booyah

Im about ready to get one----it will be my first 1/8 scale bug

GO here to [link=http://www.teamxray.com/xforum/]XRAY[/link] for some more info!!

midnight oil

my concern has been the Xb8's durability compared to the 777. With the short time it's has been out, what's been your experience durability wise?

SKYLINE350GT

I've got an Xray XB8 as well. I'm having a hard time finding a set up for it, but it seems to be pretty solid. Haven't raced it yet however- don't trust is yet until its dialed.

q8

is it really worth it to add it to my collection , plus is it worth it to add it to the store as well at the moment im dealing with ofna and gs buggys

Da Smak

Yes it's worth it. The durability is far better than any other I've owned and Though it has teething probs (Flywheel and Shocks), there is no major concerns about it. IMVBO the best on the market today.

sh0wtime

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Even better than a Hyper!!!



LOL

nitro_D

i was about to say the samething

manilaheli

Got both (777 and XB8) in the garage at one point... XB8 stayed.

777 just didn't do it for me compared to the XB8.. parts are nicer (and stronger) quality, fewer in count, easier to dial-in and wears out slower.

Since we got the first batches, we did get teething problems, but I'm sure once the shipment from RC America comes in, you guys in North America should get the kits pat down perfect.

Things to look out for:

- DON'T bother to install the small o-rings that go into the bevel gears in the diffs. Most MBX5 owners also don't put them in.
- The best diff oil setup for US Tracks seem to be 5K/7K/1K without o-rings.
- The XB8 REQUIRES droop screws properly set or else you'll break shock pistons or get binding on the rear outdrives. USE THEM!
- When installing the shock boots on the rear shocks. Make sure they have enough travel at full extention so they won't RIP apart.
- The body shell holes for both the mounting and engine hole are NOT accurate. Put the shell on the buggy first before making holes.
- Start off with 1.0 clutch springs (not .9).
- Put a dab of super glue on the rear of the flywheel where the pins go through.
- Engine alignment is more critical on the XB8 than other buggies, best to remove the fuel tank when doing this.
- Even when you're still building, cycle the included RX battery to make sure you don't get a DUD.
- DON'T use the included muffler hanger. It's way too rigid and might deform your muffler. Use bicycle spokes or piano wire.

If you follow the above, I'm sure you'll avoid the problems most of us pioneer owners experienced.

BUT to be honest, even with all the problems I would've still bought it because it's really a well thought out buggy. SPRING STEEL rulez!

Booyah

Just ordered mine today baby) Got me a WS7II for me GO power. I cant wait to get it and start building on her, as reading all about it I know where to start at on the setups for our rough tracks!! Should be here in a couple of weeks as soon as RC America gets them to the local hobby shops

q8

ok whats the price range for it i found it at rc-mushroom for 650usd plus where can i find the prepainted body for it

Booyah

I got mine at www.fullthrottlehobbies.com (They are out of South Carolina) right now if you prepay they give you a set of Komoto tires for Free!! There price is 650.00 I think they will go for 650 everywhere for a while...

q8

what about the prepainted body

Da Smak

You cheeky mothers, It's on a par with them. I thought I told you the Hyper 7 was the best buggy (VFM) in the known universe.

Booyah

You can Actually say the HYpers are on par with the XRAY's That may be stretching it a bit..........

SKYLINE350GT

Obviously Grahama is going to have a biased opinion on this matter. No doubt, the Hypers are awesome buggys. and are extremely durable. But there fit 'n finish and quality craftsmanship don't hold a candle to Xrays excellence.

b@5her

Any buggy is only as good as the thumbs controlling it

SKYLINE350GT

Q8, there is NO prepainted body for it available from Xray or any of its distributors.
If you want a prepainted body I suggest you check out e b a y and get yourself a Mugen MBX5 Body. They are the same proline crowd pleazer body.

Kysi

anyone know how long the universals are in comparison to 777 ones, like all of the universals

Da Smak

I just read that again and thought. Bias? me never. If Sky had read the other posts on the thread he would've seen the I have said they are better than Hypers in everything but VFM.